Planning facilities for U.S. Government agencies and Defense organizations around the world requires rigorous attention to program, safety and security concerns, and strict compliance with regulatory codes and guidelines, along with addressing the cultural nuances that exist within diverse global communities. Adhering to stringent functional and operational requirements does not preclude excellence in design. Like public architecture, we believe that architecture for these secure communications and intelligence facilities can offer a tangible expression of an agency or organization's mission and values within the community it serves.